Posted by twinleaf on August 23, 2008, at 14:44:46
In reply to Re: Sharing food with your therapist... » twinleaf, posted by stellabystarlight on August 23, 2008, at 14:14:57
That's so interesting! The thing that struck me the most is that you know the food gives you a way to feel connected and closer (I'm sure he knows and feels that, too), but you can enjoy what it brings you (so can he) and avoid having to give that up before you are ready. I think that's what really good therapy is- you enter into an amazing relationship, full of intensity and passion, and both of you kind of commit to living out what comes up. Don't underestimate how intense and meaningful this probably is for your therapist as well. Things will undoubtedly evolve and change when you are ready.
I'm actually in neuroscience- research- but I did also have two years of psychiatric residency as part of my training. That was wonderful and fascinating, although the experience which has had the most profound impact on me was entering psychoanalytic psychotherapy
I don't want to forget to add that I think it's great that you got back with your therapist. From what you wrote earlier, your most fundamental conflicts popped right out with him! Staying with him-living and working them through-is going to make a huge difference.
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